Obi Urges Supporters To focus On Peace In Spirit Of Ramadan
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has asked the Muslim faithful and his supporters to remain focused on peace and the rule of law, even as the Ramadan is commemorated.
Mr Obi in a statement shared via his official Twitter page, also assure Nigerians and the OBIdients that the struggle for a New Nigeria is in good stead, and on course.
The former governor of Anambra State asserted that in deference to the revered periods of Lent and Ramadan, his team have refrained from personally reacting to various distractive allegations and fake news directed at Datti Baba-Ahmed and himself.
He added that Obi-Datti team remains in prayers that the challenges faced will be overcome without further adverse shock to the economy, nation and national interest.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday 21st of April 2023 as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH in Nigeria.
The Sultan made the declaration in his palace in Sokoto on yesterday (Thursday) after the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee received several reports from various Moon Sighting committees across the country.
He said, “therefore, Thursday is the 29th day of the month of Ramadan 1444 AH. and Friday is Eid Fitr.”
The Sultan said he has accepted the report and accordingly declared Friday as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH, the Day of Eid-el-Fitr.
He felicitated Nigerian Muslims and wished them God’s guidance and blessings, urging them to continue to pray for peace progress and development of the country.
Also, The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday April 21 and Monday April 24, 2023 public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
